Owner's Manual
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Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Taking Care of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the ...to the dealer for detailed information. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to contact us for any reason. Before Driving What...
Instruments and Controls Explains the purpose of the Unexpected This section covers several problems motorists sometimes experience, and details how to handle them . Features How to start the engine, shift the transmission, and park; Taking Care of each instrument panel indicator and gauge, and how to use the ...to the dealer for detailed information. plus what you need to know if you need when you pull up to the fuel pump. 2 2008 MDX and Canada only) A summary of the supplemental restraint system, and valuable information on how to contact us for any reason. Before Driving What...
Owner's Manual
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...(II) position, the indicator should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. 33 2008 MDX How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you drive. Have...information display. You will also see page 81 ). It does not mean there is working properly. If it does not come on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off. If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the ...
...(II) position, the indicator should have the system checked by a dealer as soon as possible if the SRS indicator alerts you to a possible problem. 33 2008 MDX How the Side Airbag Off Indicator Works This indicator alerts you that the passenger's side airbag has been automatically shut off while you drive. Have...information display. You will also see page 81 ). It does not mean there is working properly. If it does not come on after the engine starts. If the indicator comes on or flashes on briefly then goes off. If the indicator comes on at any of these indications, the ...
Owner's Manual
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... to the ON (II) position. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can damage the rear brakes, axles...'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 81 ). 2. For more information, see page 437 . Instruments and Controls 65 2008 MDX For more information, see page 438 . Canada 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Oil Pressure Indicator The...
... to the ON (II) position. Driving with the parking brake not fully released can indicate a problem in the brake system. If it stays on after you have fully released the parking brake while the engine is running, or if it comes on while driving, it can damage the rear brakes, axles...'' or ''CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM'' message on the multi-information display (see page 81 ). 2. For more information, see page 437 . Instruments and Controls 65 2008 MDX For more information, see page 438 . Canada 1. Main Menu Table Of Contents Instrument Panel Indicators Low Oil Pressure Indicator The...
Owner's Manual
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If this happens, pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. For more tires are significantly low on pressure. If it comes on while driving, it is because of a flat ... flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 68 2008 MDX This indicator has two functions: 1. If it comes on while driving, it is a problem with the A/T temperature indicator on the multi-information display, and determine the cause. You will also see page...
If this happens, pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. For more tires are significantly low on pressure. If it comes on while driving, it is because of a flat ... flash, there is safe, check which tire has lost pressure on may cause serious damage to the transmission. 68 2008 MDX This indicator has two functions: 1. If it comes on while driving, it is a problem with the A/T temperature indicator on the multi-information display, and determine the cause. You will also see page...
Owner's Manual
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...a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to drive with other time, there is safe, shift to the system. 69 2008 MDX Most of the road when it is a problem in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. Press the INFO button on... along with the SH-AWD® indicator blinking may cause serious damage to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes ...
...a few seconds when you turn the ignition switch to drive with other time, there is safe, shift to the system. 69 2008 MDX Most of the road when it is a problem in the instrument panel such as the seat belt reminder indicator, SRS indicator, VSA system indicator, etc. Press the INFO button on... along with the SH-AWD® indicator blinking may cause serious damage to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes ...
Owner's Manual
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Here is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is a problem with one or more messages. 80 2008 MDX You will show you press the INFO ( / ) button, some messages stay on or come on. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds... elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed...
Here is a list of the messages are several system messages to come on again at regular intervals until the problem(s) is a problem with one or more messages. 80 2008 MDX You will show you press the INFO ( / ) button, some messages stay on or come on. To cancel the message(s) before 5 seconds... elapsed, press the INFO ( / ) button on for example, the engine oil level is low or a door is not fully closed...
Owner's Manual
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...your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2008 MDX Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. The system may make your vehicle undrivable. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle from theft. Turn the ignition switch... to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to blink, it . Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to the ON (II) position again. Electrical problems ...
...your key and you leave the vehicle alone. 128 2008 MDX Always take the ignition key with Industry Canada Standard RSS-210. The system may make your vehicle undrivable. This device complies with you whenever you cannot start the engine, contact your vehicle from theft. Turn the ignition switch... to the LOCK (0) position, remove the key, reinsert it, and turn the ignition switch to blink, it . Do not attempt to alter this system or add other devices to the ON (II) position again. Electrical problems ...
Owner's Manual
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....) 3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off '' the tank. You can be a problem with your dealer. Wipe up spills immediately. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Refueling FUEL FILL CAP...tank escapes. The system helps keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Try filling at another pump. CONTINUED 323 2008 MDX Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Do not try to the service station pump. 2. Park with temperature changes....with the driver's side closest to ''top off . Stop the engine, and keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere.
....) 3. Stop filling the tank after the fuel nozzle automatically clicks off '' the tank. You can be a problem with your dealer. Wipe up spills immediately. Main Menu Table Of Contents Service Station Procedures Refueling FUEL FILL CAP...tank escapes. The system helps keep heat, sparks, and flame away. Try filling at another pump. CONTINUED 323 2008 MDX Remove the fuel fill cap slowly. Do not try to the service station pump. 2. Park with temperature changes....with the driver's side closest to ''top off . Stop the engine, and keep fuel vapor from going into the atmosphere.
Owner's Manual
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... 4 with the starting system, have your dealer inspect your vehicle. You will see this problem. 340 2008 MDX Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to start , return to 15 seconds. If the engine fails to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down, and hold it...
... 4 with the starting system, have your dealer inspect your vehicle. You will see this problem. 340 2008 MDX Also, the thinner air f ound at altitudes above 8,000 f eet (2,400 meters) adds to start , return to 15 seconds. If the engine fails to start, press the accelerator pedal all the way down, and hold it...
Owner's Manual
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... shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Insert a key into the shift lock release slot. 5. Push down on the key while you need to neutral. 347 2008 MDX Make sure the notch on the driver's side. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission 6. Driving... of the shift lever and move the shift lever out of the cover and remove it means your vehicle is on the cover is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
... shift lock release slot, then reinstall the cover. Press the brake pedal, and restart the engine. Insert a key into the shift lock release slot. 5. Push down on the key while you need to neutral. 347 2008 MDX Make sure the notch on the driver's side. Main Menu Table Of Contents Automatic Transmission 6. Driving... of the shift lever and move the shift lever out of the cover and remove it means your vehicle is on the cover is developing a problem. Have the vehicle checked by a dealer.
Owner's Manual
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... (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 348 2008 MDX The number of segments represents the amount of torque being sent to the wheels. SH-AWD®... Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is not a system problem. TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD® torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and...system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all situations, it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same...
... (LF), right rear (RR), and left rear (LR), has its own torque indicator. 348 2008 MDX The number of segments represents the amount of torque being sent to the wheels. SH-AWD®... Torque Distribution Monitor TORQUE INDICATOR Each torque indicator is not a system problem. TORQUE INDICATOR The SH-AWD® torque distribution monitor on level roads at reasonable speeds and...system is a full time allwheel-drive system that automatically controls and transfers varying amounts of engine torque to all situations, it is still your responsibility to drive and corner at the same...
Owner's Manual
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... Contents Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD® system. 349 2008 MDX You will also see an ''SH-AWD® DIFF TEMP. If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer ...as soon as possible. If this happens, pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it indicates the differential temperature is safe, shift ...
... Contents Super Handling-All Wheel Drive (SH-AWD®) System Your vehicle still has normal frontwheel drive with the SH-AWD® system. 349 2008 MDX You will also see an ''SH-AWD® DIFF TEMP. If the indicator does not go out, take your vehicle checked by a dealer ...as soon as possible. If this happens, pull to Park, and let the engine idle until the indicator goes out. HIGH'' message on the multiinformation display, there is problem with vehicle stability assist (VSA), but does not have it indicates the differential temperature is safe, shift ...
Owner's Manual
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There may also be a problem with the VSA system. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you cannot turn off the engine. If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on even when the VSA system is turned off by restarting the engine. Without VSA, your vehicle will have .... Reset the system by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. If the indicator does not come on loose or slippery road surfaces. Driving 359 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to the ON (II) position, ...
There may also be a problem with the VSA system. VSA Activation Indicator When VSA activates, you cannot turn off the engine. If the VSA system indicator stays on or comes back on even when the VSA system is turned off by restarting the engine. Without VSA, your vehicle will have .... Reset the system by pressing the VSA OFF switch again. If the indicator does not come on loose or slippery road surfaces. Driving 359 2008 MDX Main Menu Table Of Contents Vehicle Stability Assist (VSA) System The vehicle stability assist (VSA) system helps to the ON (II) position, ...
Owner's Manual
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If there is a problem with the brake lighting system, the trailer stability assist function shuts down and the ''CHECK TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST'' message appears on every time you start the engine along with the VSA system, the system and Trailer Stability Assist shuts off the last time you ...assist function also shuts off switch until you see these warning indicators, have your vehicle checked at your dealer as soon as possible. 376 2008 MDX If you hear a beep (see page 359 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Trailer Stability Assist Trailer Stability Assist Failure In this message,...
If there is a problem with the brake lighting system, the trailer stability assist function shuts down and the ''CHECK TRAILER STABILITY ASSIST'' message appears on every time you start the engine along with the VSA system, the system and Trailer Stability Assist shuts off the last time you ...assist function also shuts off switch until you see these warning indicators, have your vehicle checked at your dealer as soon as possible. 376 2008 MDX If you hear a beep (see page 359 ). Main Menu Table Of Contents Trailer Stability Assist Trailer Stability Assist Failure In this message,...
Owner's Manual
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... Obstacles Debris in mind that : The water is no damage that you are driving up speed. Driving on Slopes If you can damage your engine. You could roll over . And your vehicle to get underway, and you have limits (driving skill and comfort). Starting with the shift lever...or obstacles on a slope, walk the slope before you fail to drop into a deep hole can also damage important vehicle components. 378 2008 MDX You have any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of gravity, driving over a large obstacle, or allowing a wheel to recognize limits and take the ...
... Obstacles Debris in mind that : The water is no damage that you are driving up speed. Driving on Slopes If you can damage your engine. You could roll over . And your vehicle to get underway, and you have limits (driving skill and comfort). Starting with the shift lever...or obstacles on a slope, walk the slope before you fail to drop into a deep hole can also damage important vehicle components. 378 2008 MDX You have any problems. Pay special attention to the condition of gravity, driving over a large obstacle, or allowing a wheel to recognize limits and take the ...
Owner's Manual
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... level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you can cause a crash in this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can be seriously hurt or killed. engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make...a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Be sure there is off. Improperly maintaining this section should perform a given task. 382 2008 MDX Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. To reduce the possibility of the most important safety ...
... level ground, the parking brake is set, and the engine is adequate ventilation whenever you can cause a crash in this vehicle, or failing to correct a problem before driving can be seriously hurt or killed. engine and exhaust system cool down before you begin, and make...a certified technician or other qualified mechanic. Be sure there is off. Improperly maintaining this section should perform a given task. 382 2008 MDX Always follow the inspection and maintenance recommendations and schedules in this owner's manual. To reduce the possibility of the most important safety ...
Owner's Manual
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... Taking Care of the Unexpected 423 2008 MDX If not, you will also find instructions on the side of the road, you may be able to correct it. It gives you on getting your vehicle towed. Compact Spare Tire...424 Changing a Flat Tire ...425 If the Engine Won't Start ...431 Jump Starting ...432... Fuel Fill Door Manually ...446 Emergency Towing ...446 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ...447 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. If the problem has stranded you information about how to safely evaluate the...
... Taking Care of the Unexpected 423 2008 MDX If not, you will also find instructions on the side of the road, you may be able to correct it. It gives you on getting your vehicle towed. Compact Spare Tire...424 Changing a Flat Tire ...425 If the Engine Won't Start ...431 Jump Starting ...432... Fuel Fill Door Manually ...446 Emergency Towing ...446 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck ...447 Taking Care of the Unexpected This section covers the more common problems that motorists experience with their vehicles. If the problem has stranded you information about how to safely evaluate the...
Owner's Manual
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...position. Turn on page 432 . Check the condition of the Unexpected 431 2008 MDX See Emergency Towing on at all. You can then try to the START (III) position, but the engine does not start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are OK, there is discharged.... Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won t Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start . Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. Turn the ignition switch to determine the problem. If the headlights do not come on page 446 . You will not...
...position. Turn on page 432 . Check the condition of the Unexpected 431 2008 MDX See Emergency Towing on at all. You can then try to the START (III) position, but the engine does not start the engine, either the battery is discharged or the connections are OK, there is discharged.... Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine Won t Start Diagnosing why the engine won't start . Check these things: Check the transmission interlock. Turn the ignition switch to determine the problem. If the headlights do not come on page 446 . You will not...
Owner's Manual
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...you will need a qualified technician to Starting the Engine on page 446 . In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. Keep all the fuses (see page 440 ). Do you should take several precautions. 1. There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. ...If it seems slushy or frozen, do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 432 2008 MDX Attempting to rupture. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine ...
...you will need a qualified technician to Starting the Engine on page 446 . In very cold weather, check the condition of the battery. Keep all the fuses (see page 440 ). Do you should take several precautions. 1. There may not be an electrical problem, such as no power to the fuel pump. ...If it seems slushy or frozen, do not follow the correct procedure, seriously injuring anyone nearby. If a battery sits in neutral or Park, and set the parking brake. 432 2008 MDX Attempting to rupture. 2. Main Menu Table Of Contents If the Engine ...
Owner's Manual
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... or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. You will discharge the battery rapidly. Serious engine damage is a mechanical problem that needs to use other driving maneuvers. 3. There is possible, and you can saf ely get technical assistance. starting the...or garage where you can get the vehicle stopped. 436 2008 MDX Charging System Indicator If the charging system indicator comes on the dipstick (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is not being charged. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. Try not to...
... or stays on, the oil pressure has dropped very low or lost pressure. You will discharge the battery rapidly. Serious engine damage is a mechanical problem that needs to use other driving maneuvers. 3. There is possible, and you can saf ely get technical assistance. starting the...or garage where you can get the vehicle stopped. 436 2008 MDX Charging System Indicator If the charging system indicator comes on the dipstick (see a ''CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM'' message on when the engine is not being charged. Start the engine, and watch the oil pressure indicator. Try not to...